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YL59 HBF

2009 Nissan Serena

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,151 mi
Last recorded185,151 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Serena96,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL59 HBF
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 185,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 185,145 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 174,789 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bush (BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 174,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

Pass 17 Jul 2024 159,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise changing before next MOT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise changing before next MOT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 17 Jul 2024 159,565 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise changing before next MOT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn advise changing before next MOT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 18 Jul 2023 144,988 miles

3rd row seat belts/seats not inspected due to rear of vehicle fully loaded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bushes cracked/perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 144,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

3rd row seat belts/seats not inspected due to rear of vehicle fully loaded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides bushes cracked/perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 85,889 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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YL59 HBF is a 2009 Nissan Serena in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 96,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YL59 HBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL59 HBF registered?

YL59 HBF is a 2009 Nissan Serena, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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